Pakistan
Eight dead as torrential rains ravage parts of the country
The relentless rains unleashed flash floods that destroyed homes, ruined crops
![Eight dead as torrential rains ravage parts of the country](/media/115224/conversions/Heavy-rain-1280x720.webp)
Lahore: Torrential rains have claimed at least eight lives and left several others injured in different regions across the country, as reported on Saturday night.
The heavy monsoon downpours hit Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Toba Achakzai, Qilla Abdullah, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Khairpur, and surrounding areas.
The relentless rains unleashed flash floods that destroyed homes, ruined crops, and wiped out roads and bridges. Several houses also suffered roof and wall collapses, leading to injuries in Balochistan, where at least 10 people were hurt.
In Chaman, flash floods washed away a railway track, while another was severely damaged in Noshki, disrupting rail connections between Pakistan and Iran.
Meanwhile, Lahore experienced scattered rainfall on Saturday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting more rain in the next 24 hours.
Faisalabad was hit by 131 millimeters of rain the previous day, which brought relief from the scorching heat but turned low-lying areas into waterlogged zones. Sukkur, too, was plunged into darkness after receiving 180mm of rain overnight.
-
Pakistan 16 hours ago
Countdown continues as JI increases pressure for across board relief in electricity bills
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
New guidelines for increasing trend of political asylum of state officials abroad
-
Sports 1 day ago
Governor Punjab gifts Rs2mn, car to Arshad Nadeem
-
Business 20 hours ago
Gold price per tola soars to Rs260,200
-
Business 14 hours ago
Govt to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for all fertilizer plants
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah stresses upon disposal of pending cases
-
Business 2 days ago
Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Senate committee directs to resolve internet issues within two weeks